1-Brown beef and mix sauce: Brown the ground beef in a skillet until it’s fully cooked, then drain the fat and stir in the spaghetti sauce. Set this aside while you cook the spaghetti according to package directions, drain it, and mix it in a bowl with the cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic until everything coats the noodles evenly. This step ensures the creaminess seeps into every bite.

2-Cook and coat spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti according to package directions, drain it, and mix it in a bowl with the cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic until everything coats the noodles evenly.

3-Layer in pan and bake: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch pan and spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Layer the spaghetti mixture over it, add the remaining meat sauce on top, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes until it’s bubbly and ready to serve.